Korrey Woodcock, a senior at Douglas High School, is working with the Carson Valley Children's Center Austin's House for his Eagle Scout project.
As part of his "Fill the Pantry at Austin's House" project, Korrey and other Boy Scouts will be in front of Wal-Mart on Saturday to collect donations for the future children's center's pantry. Austin's House will open its doors this summer as an emergency, temporary housing for children ages infant to 17 who are in situations such as their parents being arrested. The center is under construction in Sunridge.
"I had to choose my Eagle Project," said Korrey. "My mom actually told me about the children's center that was opening, and I wondered what they needed. I called the center and they told me that they needed a lot of items. I thought it would be a good idea to help them out."
Food, paper and hygiene products are needed for Austin's House. The list of items needed to fill the Austin's House pantry will be listed on fliers Korrey will be handing out in front of Wal-Mart. Bins will be provided there for donations, or items can be picked up at the donors' homes. For more information call Court Appointed Special Advocates, 782-6247.
An Eagle Scout is a Scout with the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America.
Requirements include earning a number of merit badges and demonstration of Scout Spirit, service and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages.
List of items needed
Paper products
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Trash bags (13 gal. and 30 gal.)
Napkins
Kleenex (square boxes)
Disinfectant wipes
Aluminum foil
Wax paper
Hefty or Ziploc-type bags (gallon size, snack size, quart size, 10-inch dinner size, 6-inch snack size)
Paper bowls, 10 oz.
Paper/plastic cups, 9 oz.
Plastic utensils
Food items
Tuna, 6 oz. cans
Soups, 10.5 oz. cans (cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, chicken noodle, vegetable beef, chicken with stars
Chunky soups, 18.6 oz. cans (variety of flavors)
Swanson chicken broth, 32 oz. box
Swanson beef broth, 32 oz. box
Dinty Moore beef stew, 1 lb., 8 oz. can
Macaroni and cheese, 5.5 oz. box (variety of flavors, types)
Vegetables, 14.5 oz. cans (variety of types)
Ravioli, 14.75 oz. cans
Spaghettios, 14.75 oz. cans
Spaghetti shapes, 14.75 oz. cans
Canned fruit, 15.25 oz. cans
Hygeine items
(Hygeine items should be in smallest available size as they will be for personal use rather than group use)
Toothpaste (Crest, Colgate, Aim, no whitening)
Toothbrushes (Crest of Colgate spin brushes, variety of colors and sizes, soft bristles)
Deodorant (variety for boys and girls)
Mouthwash (Listerine Agent Cool Blue, Scope, Equate Kids, Crest Prohealth)
Soap (body wash varieties for boys & girls)
Individual dispensers for sink use (Soft Soap, Dial, Tone)
Lotion (variety for boys and girls)
Combs and brushes (variety for boys and girls)
Hair ties and scrunchies for girls
Shampoo (variety for boys and girls)
Plastic hangers, small and large sizes
Baby wipes
Baby wash
Baby lotion
Vaseline
Baby powder
Baby oil
Bandaids
